Cheap Apartments for Rent near Defiance, IA from $575 (69 Rentals)

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The Brandeis
$1,004 - $2,654

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Base Rent$1,004 - $2,654
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Brandeis

210 S 16th StOmaha, NE 68102
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Valley View Estates
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$1,185 - $1,850

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Base Rent$1,185 - $1,850
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Valley View Estates

720 Valley View DrCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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TreeHouse
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$1,260 - $2,310

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Base Rent$1,260 - $2,310
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

TreeHouse

34th & West BroadwayCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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Woodland Park - Holstein
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park - Holstein

400 Minnesota StHolstein, IA 51025
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Dana Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dana Village

2854 Angels Share DrBlair, NE 68008
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22 Floors
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

22 Floors

1314 Mike Fahey StOmaha, NE 68102
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800 State Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

800 State Street

800 State StGuthrie Center, IA 50115
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3633 Avenue A
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3633 Avenue A

3633 Avenue ACouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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The Greenhouse
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Greenhouse

900 Farnam StOmaha, NE 68102
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Defiance, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Defiance Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Defiance, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at 1209 Maple St priced from $700. Larimore Senior Residences in the Omaha View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $760. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Defiance apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1209 Maple St2 BED / 1 BATH2BR, 1BA$700
Larimore Senior ResidencesOne Bed/One Bat 60%1BR, 1BA$760
Woodland ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR, 1BA$781
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR, 1BA$785
30 Metro ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$815
Residences at Sorensen Square1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$825
SUNDANCE ATLANTIC APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR, 2BA$850
Maple SecondOne Bed/One Bath | 1-11BR, 1BA$875
9inesHomerun1BR, 1BA$895
Hidden Bluffs Apartments1X1 Balcony1BR, 1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Defiance, IA and Nearby

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Defiance area is the $1.24 price per square foot 2x2 B Model at Nichol Flats in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Defiance apartment is the AC.2B.2B.G Model at The Brandeis in the Old Market neighborhood starting at $1,354 with a $1.11 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Defiance apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nichol Flats2x2 B2BR, 2BA$1.24
The BrandeisAC.2B.2B.G2BR, 2BA$1.11
Colonial Plaza Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$1.01
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR, 1BA$0.75
Cottonwood Apartments2X1B2BR, 1BA$1.09
SUNDANCE ATLANTIC APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR, 2BA$1.03
Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today!One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.24
Chamber's Court1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.30
Larimore Senior ResidencesOne Bed/One Bat 60%1BR, 1BA$1.13
1209 Maple St2 BED / 1 BATH2BR, 1BA$1.17

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Defiance Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Defiance?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Defiance is at 30 Metro Apartments listed at $815.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Defiance Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Defiance Apartment is $760 at Larimore Senior Residences.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Defiance Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Defiance is starting from $700 at 1209 Maple St.

What is the most affordable Defiance Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Defiance Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Featherstone Apartments and starts from $1,200.

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